WA burglary suspects try to escape in row boat

Two burglary suspects were taken into custody after they tried to escape in a rowboat in Jefferson County on Tuesday morning.

Haunting history of Port Townsend's 'Manresa Castle'
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The historic Manresa Castle doesn't need to do much to get into the Halloween spirit. FOX 13 Seattle photojournalist Adam Sotelo takes you inside its haunted past.

Wildfire in Olympic National Forest triples in size, posing new challenges

A wildfire roaring across Mount Jupiter near Hood Canal has tripled in size overnight, and is eating its way into Olympic National Forest.

Road 2620 Fire shuts down recreation sites near Brinnon, WA

The U.S. Forest Service announced Friday that several camping and hiking trails in Olympic National Forest are now closed due to the fire.

2 WA beaches named among 25 best in US by Travel and Leisure

Two Washington beaches are recognized as some of the best beaches in the US by Travel and Leisure, joining the ranks of popular beaches in Hawaii, Florida and California.

Jefferson Co. prosecutor blames law for death of Port Townsend infant; lawmaker disagrees

The Jefferson County Prosecutor blames a new state law as the reason a baby who died last week was left in the custody of a reportedly known drug user, with a lengthy criminal record. The law's sponsor says people are misunderstanding the bill.

Representative says officials are misunderstanding her law
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A baby left in the custody of a reported known drug user, with a lengthy criminal record, ends up dead. The question we all ask: how could this happen? The prosecuting attorney in Jefferson County, where the incident happened, places the blame on a new law, which makes it harder for DCYF to intervene.

Port Townsend father arrested for allegedly concealing infant's dead body in bushes

The infant who was initially reported as kidnapped by his father, 37-year-old Jordan Sorensen, was found dead on Saturday, according to the Port Townsend Police Department (PTPD). 

Sea Critter Rescue: Divers save thousands of creatures from certain death during Port Townsend jetty removal

When you think of saving sea life, you may think of protecting the larger residents of Puget Sound, such as sea lions or orcas. But it's the small and vitally important creatures that are the focus of one dedicated group of divers, who are on a mission to "Save the Sea Creatures."

WSDOT: Expect 90-minute delays on US 101 between Clallam, Jefferson Counties for fish passage work

Traffic officials are warning drivers who use US-101 between Clallam and Jefferson Counties to plan for an extra hour and a half of driving time for multiple construction projects through Friday. 

Washington state declares drought emergencies in a dozen counties

A drought emergency was declared in a dozen counties of Washington state on Monday because of early snowmelt, a lack of spring rain and low-flowing streams.  

Jefferson County drug dealer arrested following sting operation

Olympic Peninsula Narcotics Enforcement Team (OPNET) Detectives and Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a Jefferson County woman Thursday at her Port Hadlock home for possession and delivery of both meth and fentanyl.

Hood Canal Bridge 'fix' for fish kills now being tested

The Hood Canal Bridge may as well be a dead-end for juvenile salmon, but scientists are testing a fix that could buy them time and save thousands of fish.

Spooked coyote runs through Port Townsend hospital

A coyote is recovering after she made her way through the automatic doors of a Port Townsend hospital and crashed through a glass window.